"Vientiane Times"

The Phadeng viewpoint and the climb to reach it are among the many breathtaking activities to be experienced in Vangvieng district, Vientiane province.

While there are numerous large Buddha images across Asia like those in China, Vietnam and Thailand, the striking example at Phiavat temple stands out as it still bears the scars of war.

Flood victims in Sanamxay district, Attapeu province are still in need of essential items especially food, rice, drinking water, clothing, blankets, medicines and other daily necessities.

The government has won a long-running legal battle with a former investor, Thai-Lao Lignite Co., Ltd., over the Hongsa thermal power project.

Audiences on both sides of the Mekong have been falling for the new Laotian feature “Dearest Sister” this month, with the film hitting a growing number of screens in Laos and Thailand alike.